An easy summertime treat, this chocolate vanilla affogato combines three of my favorite: chocolate, gelato, and espresso! Now, what is an Affogato? The word “affogato,” comes from the Italian word “affogare,” which means “to drown,” and that is exactly what this dessert is: gelato/ice cream drowned in freshly brewed espresso. Obviously, it is the easiest dessert…

An easy and simple recipe that combines sweet coconut and dark chocolate, these chocolate coconut truffles taste like a piece of heaven! I’m a choco-coconut-aholic. Yes, that is totally a word! I love chocolate in all forms but what I love more than just chocolate is chocolate and coconut together! Chocolate coconut has been my…

With a perfectly light and tender cake crumb, this delicious made from scratch chocolate cake is finished with a scrumptious vanilla cream cheese frosting. You’ll find every excuse to make this chocolate cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting over and over again! Do you ever find yourself obsessing over a recipe? Always looking for a…

Light and airy, with a decadent crumb, this double chocolate buttermilk cake makes a great accompaniment to a cup of coffee in the afternoon or after dinner. I rely on a few cups of coffee most of the days. Although there are days I get so busy I simply don’t get the chance to sit…

Enjoy this irresistibly rich and creamy chocolate cake topped with a delicious fudgy warm chocolate frosting. I come from a large family. Growing up I remember almost every Sunday the entire family gathering around at my grandparents’ country house for Sunday brunch. On a weekly basis, we were around 15 people. Over the holiday Sunday,…

A delightfully easy to make dessert, this chocolate chip cinnamon coffee cake is super soft and tender and is bursting with both cinnamon and vanilla flavors. Coffee in hand or not, this cake is for everyone! Years ago I considered myself a social coffee drinker. What, you don’t know what that is? The only time…

Happiness is a plate of these soft chocolate chip sugar cookies right out of the oven! Loaded with mini chocolate chips and dotted with more chocolate chips on top these cookies are a favorite treat! The dough comes together in a matter of minutes, and no chilling is required. Few days into January and almost…

Made with real milk and chocolate and topped with toasted marshmallows, these hot chocolate and marshmallows cookies are rich, decadent, and the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray. Cookies and milk. Every Christmas Eve all the kids have one important thing to remember. Set a plate of cookies and a glass of cold milk…

A delicious chocolate cake filled with an irresistible peppermint white chocolate filling, this chocolate peppermint bark roll cake is perfect for the Christmas holiday! Don’t be intimidated by its festive swirl, follow my tips for a successful roll cake every time! Christmas was never a Christmas without a roll cake. I have so many memories of…

This post was sponsored by Riondo Prosecco through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Riondo Prosecco, all opinions are my own. This sinfully delicious made from scratch double chocolate bundt cake is incredibly light and moist, sweet and chocolatey under a silky chocolate ganache. Holiday season is…

Quick and easy to make, these slice and bake chocolate cookies are packed with vanilla, butter and chocolate flavor. Top with a silky ganache for an irresistible holiday cookie! At any given time I have some sort of sweet treats in my freezer. May it be a slice of cake, some cheesecake bars and most…

Craving something chocolatey, decadent and easy to make? You will love this absolutely perfect black tea chocolate cake with an easy warm chocolate frosting poured over! My mother in law has been subscribed to various food magazines for years, actually for as long as I can remember. Every few months, she packs them in boxes…

Quick and easy to make, these triple chocolate sugar cookies have a rich chocolate taste, are soft and chewy and packed with mini chocolate chips! No need to chill the cookie dough! Ready in minutes!!! There are lots of things I’m looking forward to during the holiday season and homemade cookies have always been on…

Incredibly moist, tender and delicious this white chocolate pecan cake has a subtle white chocolate flavor and crunchy pecans in every bite. The raspberry white chocolate frosting is rich, creamy and delicious. One bite and you can’t stop! Tiffany is not one to request themed birthday parties, as long as she gets together with her…

Two secret ingredients make these all butter sugar cookies a family favorite and the first cookie to go at a party! No matter the season or the occasion, this is my go-to recipe for sugar cookies! Soft sugar cookies are hands down my husband’s favorite cookie! Every now and then he comes home with a…

One secret ingredient makes these orange vanilla cookies simply melt in your mouth! Packed with freshly grated orange zest and vanilla bean paste, these orange vanilla cookies are the perfect addition to your cookie tray! Yesterday I scheduled the first Christmas cookie exchange for this year. I was in denial half of the day. I still am….

Hi there! I'm Roxana. I have a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust. I make midweek meals exciting by sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful. Read More →

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